The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects and seized 142 parcels of suspected Indian hemp in an operation during which officers rejected a GH¢50,000 bribe allegedly offered by the suspects. The consignment was intercepted while being transported from Bimbilla to Tamale in a mini commercial van, with the suspects now in police custody … The post Police arrest

The governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bauchi State, Barrister Ibrahim Kashim, has formally resigned his membership of the party, effective October 16, 2026. Kashim announced his resignation in a statement titled “A Message to My Supporters and the Good People of Bauchi State,” which was circulated on social media. In the […] The post Bauchi NDC Governorship

The Federal Government has disagreed with the World Bank on the latter’s concerns that interest payments of N7.7tn in the first half of 2026 threaten the country’s debt sustainability. The ministry stated its position in a statement issued on Sunday and shared on X by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, […] The post Nigeria disagrees

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie has alleged that Bibiani Gold Stars and Medeama SC are yet to receive their prize money for winning the Ghana Premier League.Gold Stars won the league title in the 2024/25 season, before Medeama claimed the championship in the 2025/26 campaign.Ahead of the 2025/26 season, it was announced that each of the 18 Premier League clubs would receive GHâ?µ1m, while the overall prize money for the season was set at

Former Black Stars assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has called for a structured and sustainable plan to rebuild Ghanaâ??s senior national team following their poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Ghana lost their opening two Group C matches against Ivory Coast and The Gambia, results that led to the departure of head coach Carlos Queiroz.Dramani believes the team needs unity, continuity and a clear development plan to restore stability and put the

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has backed the decision to appoint an interim technical team for the Black Starsâ?? upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia.Ghana are hoping to return to the continental tournament after missing the 2025 edition in Morocco, but their qualification campaign has started poorly, leaving their hopes of reaching the 2027 finals under pressure.The Black Stars lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast in Bouake before suffering

US President Donald Trump has said his decision to suspend several Russian sanctions is an effort to keep Moscow at the negotiating table. “I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump said on his Truth Social messaging platform, adding that he didn’t want to “do anything that […] The post Trump says

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has challenged beneficiaries of the Responsible Small-Scale Cooperative Mining and Development Programme (RSCOMDEP) to distinguish themselves from illegal miners by demonstrating strict compliance with mining laws and protecting the environment. He said the success of the cooperative mining initiative would depend on the ability of participating […] The post Armah-Kofi

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says the decision to invite applications for the vacant Black Stars head coach position was driven by the need to restore public confidence and respect the recruitment approach agreed with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.The GFA and the Ministry established a five-member committee to oversee the search for a substantive coach following the departure of Carlos Queiroz after Ghanaâ??s poor start to

Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has donated a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to the Kronum Afracho Polytechnic Hospital in Kumasi to support the treatment of newborn babies with breathing difficulties.The donation, made through his Sibo Foundation, is aimed at improving neonatal care and helping vulnerable babies who struggle to breathe survive.The CPAP machine provides respiratory support by delivering a steady flow of air to keep a baby's airways open,

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi was left impressed with Mohammed Kudus' display after the Ghanaian helped his side to their first Premier League win of the season. Kudus delivered the assist for the opener as Spurs strolled to a 3-1 victory over newly-promoted Coventry City on Monday night.The Ghana international was deployed in an unfamiliar role but the attacking midfielder proved his extraordinary versatility as he served James Madison with the opening goal."I

Ghana could miss the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations if the country loses its hosting rights, raising concerns over the Black Satellitesâ?? participation in the continental competition.Ghana was awarded the hosting rights in April 2026, with the tournament scheduled for March 2027 as part of the countryâ??s 70th Independence anniversary celebrations.However, concerns over government funding and the lack of visible infrastructure upgrades at the proposed venues

Ghana risks losing the hosting rights for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations as concerns grow over the governmentâ??s apparent lack of urgency in funding preparations for the tournament.CAF awarded Ghana the hosting rights in April 2026, with the competition scheduled for March 2027 as part of the countryâ??s 70th Independence anniversary celebrations.However, with the tournament fast approaching, there has been no publicly documented evidence of major infrastructure